Volume 3, Issue 4

Eric WC Chan, Yau Yan Lim, Siu Kuin Wong

pp. 3–12 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.2 · 2013

Etlingera species are large ginger plants which grow in clumps. Their rhizomes are subterranean, creeping and aromatic. Crushed leaves of each species emit a distinctive scent. Inflorescences are borne on erect stalks pr…

Cock IE

pp. 13–25 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.3 · 2013

Plants contain a myriad of natural compounds which exhibit important bioactive properties. These compounds may provide alternatives to current medications and afford a significant avenue for new drug discovery. Despite t…

Ahmed T Taha, Ahmed A AL Douri

pp. 26–30 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.4 · 2013

Background: Fenugreek seed (Trigonella feonum graecum) was evaluated for its effects on physiological performance and antioxidant status in Japanese quail (Cutornix-cutornix japonica). In this trial 5 or 10 g of fenugree…

Nagesh Kamat, Madhusudan P Joshi

pp. 31–40 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.5 · 2013

Introduction: The effect of the ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves of Chromolaena odorata L. on the central nervous system of rats was evaluated using a set of pharmacological screening methods. Materials and Metho…

Kavisa Ghosh

pp. 41–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.6 · 2013

Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anticancer effect of lemongrass oil and citral emulsion on cervical cancer cell lines (HeLa and ME-180) in vitro. Settings and Design: Citral is a very important com…

Mohammad Rafiul Haque, Shahid Husain Ansari, Abul Kalam Najmi

pp. 49–57 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.7 · 2013

Introduction: Cuminum cyminum L. (Fam. Apiaceae) is a widely consumed spice. It is a rich sources of essential oils and has been actively researched for its chemical composition and biological activities. Aims: The study…

Rachid Sahraoui, Souad Djellali, Adel N Chaker

pp. 58–63 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.8 · 2013

Background: The aim of this work is to study the secondary metabolites and the physicochemical properties of Cistus creticus in addition to morphological characteristics for better knowledge. The literature indicates tha…

Tapojita Samaddar, Binay Chaubey, Sumita Jha, Timir Baran Jha

pp. 64–70 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.9 · 2013

Introduction: The genus Swertia is known to contain many bioactive compounds having pharmacological activities. Biochemical fingerprinting can be useful in screening elite populations within and between Swertia species. …

Chikowe G, Mpala L, Cock IE

pp. 77–83 · DOI: 10.5530/pc.2013.4.11 · 2013

Introduction: Many species of Syzygium are known to have antiseptic activity. Australian Syzygium species had roles as traditional bush medicines for Australian Aborigines although their antiseptic potential has not been…